Want a cute dress, but don’t want to spend your whole paycheck? Go with these options by Orion London from cool site www.ladyeeboutique.com:

At $120 each they’re a bit of a stretch, but their unique vintage style makes them a steal!

See more at www.ladyeeboutique.com.

Did you know??

Photographer Gordon Parks was the first African-American to work at Life Magazine?

In addition to his work with Life, Gordon was commissioned by Vogue to shoot fashion photography, and went on to direct blaxploitation films like Shaft and Super Fly. A true renaissance Man, this artist, writer, composer, and filmmaker was a co-founder of Essence Magazine.

What’s always hot? Neon Accessories. Whether you put on a little or a lot, you’re bound to turn heads.

Bonus: You don’t have to spend a ton to rock it:

1. Two Lips Women’s Tammy Pump, $44. 2. Neon Lacquer Bracelet Set, $5. 3.  Neon Zebra Tee, $24.50. 4. J.Crew Canvas Magazine Tote, $72.  5. Women’s Merona® Belt Skinny Patent, $13.

Another Vintage Style from Bomb Contributor Ashley!!

Before Lady GaGa and Beyoncé rocked it out onstage in leotards and Rihanna’s edgy steez took the world by storm, there was Vanity.This shamelessly sexy headliner of the group “Vanity 6” was the pop tart with the most swagger and baddest bad-girl appeal.

When it comes to my own personal style, I generally keep the classy swag on lock but it’s the year of the alter-ego, no? If Beyoncé can channel Sasha Fierce, then there’s no reason that you can’t let your own vamp out to play!

Dabble with animal prints and exposed skin; wear a dazzling cocktail ring over a pair of elbow length gloves; or leopard-print Loubs (or suitable alternatives!) with a daring LBD. Sky’s the limit here: put on your skinniest jeans, your shortest mini-dress, and your highest stilettos!
Let your inner Nasty Girl out to play (even if just in theory!) by trying one or more of the following options:

1. Opera Length Leather Gloves, $229 2. House of Harlow 1960 White Leather Cocktail Ring, $55 3. CC Skye Enamel Cocktail Ring, $144 4. Christian Louboutin Leopard Pump, $795 $20 5. Alexander McQueen Striped Column Dress, $1,595 6. Metallic Lamé Tube Dress 7. Patricia Field Miss Vamp Dress, $163 8. Tiger Keyhole Back Tee, $28 9. Element Candy Skinny Jean in Pink, $62 10. Miss Sixty Milady Boots, $385 11. Lace Gloves, $11
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More Vintage Style from Ms. Ashley next week!
~Adriana

I still love this song!

If you heart Joy Bryant’s I Heart my President T-Shirt, look no further than www.runwaytochange.com:

Rachel Roy designed the Heather Gray Tri-Blend T, which retails for $45. Get yours here!

Did you know??

The design director behind the brand Lafayette 148 is Edward Wilkerson?

A Parson’s graduate, Edward designed for Donna Karen, Calvin Klein, and Anne Klein before joining Lafayette 148 in 1998.  The brand, sold at Saks, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom, has benefited from Edwards keen eye for color, fabric, and style . See the Lafayette 148 collection here. Read more about Edward here.

Word on the street is that V Magazine’s photo and castings department is looking for great interns!

Get school credit in exchange for two days a week working with models, participating in shoots,  and handling administrative tasks.

Interested? E-mail photo@vmagazine.com.